Flow Rate Calculator

Using the Flow Rate Calculator

This step-by-step guide will walk you through using the Flow Rate Calculator efficiently. Follow each step to input your data and interpret the results correctly.

Step 1: Input the Cross-sectional Area

• Locate the field labeled “Cross-sectional Area”: This field requires you to input the area through which the fluid flows.
• Enter the value: Make sure to input a numeric value greater than or equal to 0.0001. This field is required, so it cannot be left blank.
• Use the placeholder: An optional guideline is available as a placeholder, “Enter area”, to remind you what value is needed here.

Step 2: Enter the Fluid Velocity

• Find the field labeled “Fluid Velocity”: This prompts you to enter the speed at which the fluid travels.
• Input the velocity: A numerical value greater than or equal to 0.0001 is required. Like the cross-sectional area, this is a mandatory field.
• Use the placeholder: If necessary, refer to the placeholder text “Enter velocity” for guidance.

Step 3: Choose the Unit System

• Select from the “Unit System”: Choose either Metric (m³/s) or Imperial (ft³/s). This selection is crucial for interpreting the results accurately.
• Note: This is a required selection, so ensure you make a choice before proceeding.

Step 4: Provide the Fluid Density

• Locate the field labeled “Fluid Density”: This requires the density of the fluid being measured.
• Input the density: Enter a number greater than or equal to 0.0001. This is also a required input, so make sure to fill it in.
• Use the placeholder: Follow the hint “Enter density” if you need a reminder of what to input here.

Step 5: Review the Results

• Volumetric Flow Rate: Calculated as “crossSectionalArea * velocity”, it is displayed with four decimal places and the unit m³/s.
• Mass Flow Rate: Derived from “volumetricFlowRate * fluidDensity”, shown with four decimal places and the unit kg/s.
• Hourly Flow Rate: This shows the volumetric flow rate multiplied by 3600 to give a per-hour rate, formatted to two decimal places as m³/hr.
• Daily Flow Rate: Provides the daily volumetric flow by multiplying by 86400, also formatted to two decimal places with the unit m³/day.
• Reynolds Number: Calculated using the formula “(velocity * crossSectionalArea * fluidDensity) / (crossSectionalArea * 0.001)”, it is displayed as a whole number.

By following these steps, you will be able to successfully use the Flow Rate Calculator to determine a variety of flow rate metrics essential for fluid analysis.